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crab and corn bisque in a bowl.
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5 from 1 vote

Crab and Corn Bisque

This creamy crab and corn bisque is made with fresh corn, lump crab meat, and potatoes. It's sweet, a bit spicy, and super flavorful!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 540kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 corn on the cobb husked
  • 1 russet potato peeled and cubed
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 jalapeno, deseeded finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter 1 stick
  • 4 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 lb lump crab meat
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • parsley, to garnish optional

Instructions

  • Shave the corn kernels off the cobbs and set them aside. You'll need the cobbs, so don't discard them.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onions, jalapeno, and red bell peppers. Cook for 3 minutes while stirring freqeuntly.
  • Stir in the garlic, old bay seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 15 seconds.
  • Add the butter and allow it to melt completely while stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for 3-4 minutes while stirring frequently.
  • Add the corn cobbs, potatoes, and chicken stock. Increase the heat to high and bring the stock to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Once the 15 minutes are up, add the heavy cream, crab meat, and corn kernels. Season the soup with salt and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve warm, garnish with parsley, if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Although it wasn't too spicy, feel free to omit the cayenne pepper and jalapeno if you don't want any type of spice.
  • I highly recommend using fresh corn, fresh garlic, and lump crab meat for the best results. It's definitely a splurge, but so worth it!
  • If you feel that this crab and corn bisque is too thick, stir in some more chicken stock.
  • Feel free to include some crispy bacon!
  • Serve it in a bread bowl for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 1032mg | Potassium: 745mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1829IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg